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Knight Arts Challenge Opens For Submissions April 4

Have a great idea for the arts in Detroit? Here’s your chance to see it come alive. On April 4, the Knight Arts Challenge Detroit will open for applications, and it’s offering a share of $3 million to the best ideas for the arts. “The Knight Arts Challenge is an opportunity for anyone to pursue his or her artistic dreams,” said Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. “We want hear your big ideas that can help define, reflect, and engage your community.” The challenge i...

Ever Wanted To Rappel Down A 25 Story Building? Here’s Your Chance

This one isn’t for those with a fear of heights – but if you have a few beats of adventure in your heart, rappelling down a 25 story skyscraper to benefit charity might be for you. The second annual Over The Edge Detroit, a fundraiser that will help Nepal fight poverty and benefit Detroit students, will let you do just that. The exact height is 341 feet. So how do rope yourself into this fun? Well, dust off your fundraising skills. Participants must raise a minimum of $1,000, and anyone wh...

WATCH: The Magical Moment When You Hear Yourself On The Radio

http://undefined With all of our digital technology and i-Things, there’s something special about hearing yourself on the radio. It’s still part of “the dream” for many aspiring musicians. So it’s kinda magical and adorable when Jayme Orr, a singer from Wixom, heard her song for the first time on WDET-FM 101.9 on Rob Reinhart’s show. She recorded a video of the moment with her iPhone that’s been played more than 300,000 times. It’s one of the more fun things to watch, and might bring a s...

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Join Native Newcomer for Community Brainstorming Thursday, March 31

Native <> Newcomer, an innovative platform that aims to bring native Detroiters and new Detroiters together to foster collaboration, invites you to join them at a Community Engagement and Brainstorming Workshop on Thursday, March 31. [Previously: Native Newcomer Platform Aims to Bridge Gaps Between Detroiters] The event will be held at Bamboo Detroit (1442 Brush St) and will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s hosted by the How to Start a Startup Meetup and is free to attend. Check out the event’...

"Dance" Exhibition Running Until June 12 Is A Must See At The DIA

They say “Dance like nobody’s watching.” Well, when it comes to art at the DIA, everyone should be watching – their new exhibition, that is. “Dance: American Art 1830 – 1960” opened March 20 and is an opportunity for people living in the Detroit metro area to see how dance has been entwined in our lives throughout our country. The exhibition is filled with 90 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and costumes depicting all forms of dance. Dance has the ability to reflect our diversity as a cou...

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Cass Community Social Services Hires New Deputy Director

Cass Community Social Services has just filled its newest position of Deputry Director. Kimberly K. Hudolin has been hired as the organization’s first Deputy Director. Hudolin served as a volunteer at Cass in the early 90s. “Kim Hudolin is extremely qualified to manage and direct the operations and programs at Cass,” said Cass Executive Director Faith Fowler. “She has vast experience with supervising staff, reviewing contracts, maintaining records and overseeing financial activity. She is a st...

11 Projects Happening In Detroit That Are Not The New Red Wings Arena

If you still think the only thing worth visiting in Detroit are the sports teams, think again. The area within a few miles of the in-progress arena has more cranes and construction equipment than in recent memory. New retail, new apartments and condos, and a church project. Detroit is not out of the woods when it comes to challenges, but there are signs of progress. This list isn’t comprehensive – there’s a lot going on, and there will be more projects that fire up as the weather gets warmer....

Abandoned Dog Tied Up With Bungee Cords Rescued By Children In Detroit

In a heartwarming story, four boys – Kenny, Kenneth, Andrew and Kevin – were helping a woman move when they discovered the dog, tied up with bungee cords at an abandoned house. They named the dog Sparkle. Kenny, Kenneth, Andrew and Kevin took care of Sparkle until the rescue organization Detroit Pit Crew could help. [fb_pe url=”https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=793294300800883&id=401147953348855″ bottom=”30″] “You could tell they really love this dog,” Detroit Pit Crew Do...

The City Of Detroit Wants To Turn This Building Into A Regional Food Accelerator

Right now, the building that’s down Erskine street from Roma Cafe in Detroit’s Eastern Market doesn’t look like much. But the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), city officials, and Eastern Market want to turn it into the next big thing when it comes to local food. The DEGC released an RFP (Request For Proposals) this month to rehabilitate the city-owned 6.2 acre site. It has a prime location as part of Eastern Market, and the proposal would include leasing 15,000 of the overall 104,00...

Have Your Say On City Park Improvements March 30-April 11

The city is holding a number of sessions across the city to get input from Detroit residents on the improvements they’d like to see in the neighborhood parks targeted for $11.7 million in improvements. [Previous: Detroit Plans To Renovate 40 Neighborhood Parks Across City Over Next Two Years] A session will be held specifically targeted to each council district and held in the evenings in a variety of gathering places in the city (listed below). Funding for the park improvements will come...

Detroit's Streetcar Is Named "Q-Line"

In a blog post today, Quicken Loans announced that the “new modern streetcar” that is under construction in downtown Detroit will be named “Q-Line.” Although M1-Rail has been the working title for awhile, it was only a matter of time until the named change due to corporate naming rights. The 20 stations are sponsored by corporations, as well. The official QLINE logo was also released and features a stylized “Q” in a design that they say symbolizes the connectivity accomplished through the rail...

Republic Named One Of America's 100 Hottest Restaurants By OpenTable

Detroit’s dining scene has been heating up with openings, it seems, all the time. But, the hottest of the hottest this year, at least according to OpenTable, is Republic. Located in the historic Grand Army of the Republic building on Grand River, the restaurant opened with much anticipation and has continued to deliver over the last year. These awards, according to OpenTable reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for mor...

The First Detroit International Festival Of Animation Is April 8 & 9

On April 8 and 9 at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery/Hastings Ballroom, the first Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers who are local as well as those international. Organizers plan it to be an annual event going forward. DIFA will feature 93 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features. Also within the same venue, you will find a galler...

Here's A Free Way To Save Some Money Doing Detroit-y Things

We know our readers are always on the lookout for a good deal. Here’s something that got better this year and, if you like to explore our region, probably worth your time to sign up for. The Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau is usually focused on attracting folks to visit our region. But one of the cool things they do for us locals to enjoy is their D Discount Pass. It saves 20% or more at a bunch of area attractions. This year, there are five new additions to their program to go...

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Detroit High School Graduates To Get Two Years Of Free College Thanks To Detroit Promise

In a boost for Detroit’s education situation, Mayor Mike Duggan announced today that going forward, every Detroit high school graduate will be guaranteed two years of tuition-free college education. Students who qualify for the scholarship can attend one of five community colleges in the area: * Henry Ford Community College * Wayne County Community College District * Schoolcraft College * Macomb Community College * Oakland Community College The scholarship fund is possible because of...

Food For Thought: Is Donald Trump Actually A Gift To Democracy?

Donald Trump being a gift to American democracy is the idea put forward by a video from YouTuber Evan Puschak, a.k.a. Nerdwriter1. It’s an interesting argument that how the rise happened of the most-talked about candidate and GOP frontrunner in the race has a benefit to democracy as a whole. A couple interesting quotes – though I highly encourage you to watch the whole video above. “We know why the news works like this … In America, indeed in the global economy, everything always has to grow...

Take A Memory Cruise To Boblo Island With Historic Footage In This Documentary

Here’s a blast from Michigan’s past. Above you’ll find a documentary, “Boblo Memories,” (about 25 minutes long) narrated by none other than former WDIV anchor Mort Crim on Boblo Island. Closing down in 1993, many of our younger readers may not have had the chance to go to what many describe as one of the magical places near Detroit. It was, in a way, Michigan’s own version of New York City’s “Coney Island.” If you’re a fan of old footage and photos, this video is for you. There are eff...

A First Look Inside The New Broderick Grille

Downtown Detroit has another entrant in the competitive restaurant market, and this one has been underway in one form or another for something like five years. But the Broderick Grille is finally here and open today in the first floor of the Broderick Tower, a somewhat recently renovated historic skyscraper that’s now a combination of ground floor spaces, offices, and residential that overlooks Comerica Park. And it’s ready just in time for the Tigers home opener on April 8. Yesterday,...

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